The corporate landscape has changed so much over the last couple of years. Upsizing, downsizing, restructuring are among the terms used to describe the changes which are happening worldwide. Job security is a thing of the past.

With just one decision from HQ, an entire department can disappear overnight.....more

Setting Priorities

The key to setting priorities is to have a long time perspective - and that usually requires sacrificing present enjoyment for future enjoyment. It requires giving up a short-term pleasure in the present in order to enjoy a far greater and more substantial pleasure in the future.

Much of the stress that people experience comes from working on low-priority tasks. The amazing thing is that as soon as .....more

The most important skill you can have as an entrepreneur is to know where to find a hungry market that craves your product. Knowing how to find a “hungry market” is the single most valuable skill you will ever develop. What I am about to reveal to you has been a closely guarded secret by the most successful people on the planet for centuries.

The secret .....find a Hungry Market! ....more

Often-overlooked commands can boost sales and project a more professional image. Adobe Acrobat Distiller is one of today’s most effective tools. Using Acrobat, you can distribute attractive and easy-to-read formatted documents for free.

Unfortunately, however, few take full advantage of Acrobat’s capabilities. As a result, their documents are not as effective as they could be....more

Most people are looking for the secret to success; the secret to being a millionaire; the secret to winning at working; the secret to making big bucks from home, etc. To help them find it, Amazon has an inventory of nearly 2,000 books under that particular topic, everything from "Mustang Sallies: Success Secrets of Women Who Refuse to Run With the Herd" to "The 21 Secrets of Self-Made Millionaires."

So, if you're one of those looking, we'll save you some time. The bottom line is this ....more

Trade leads are a very important aspect of the import-export segment of international business. Before this, gaining access to reliable sources of trade leads was a very expensive and time consuming proposition for many small and medium sized companies.

But now with the proliferation of trade lead sources available on the World Wide Web (WWW), access to trade leads is no longer a problem. What has not changed, however, is the time involved in handling trade leads....more

A trade lead is a specific offer to buy or sell a particular product or service or a request for participation in a business venture which is then posted for worldwide dissemination, either to a government agency or a private group.

A trade lead usually implies a specific intent to conclude a transaction within a reasonable amount of time. The time factor and intent to conclude a transaction is what supposedly differentiates a trade lead from a company announcement or advertisement....more

Do you remember a time when you were a kid and pretended to be invisible? Your imagination delighted your parents as you walked through the house inspiring them to play along with you, all could hear your innocent giggling.

Fast forward to today, entrepreneurs and professionals are still invisible. Only this time it's not pretend, it's real and you're wondering why potential clients couldn't see you ....more

One of the most common do-it-yourself small business marketing struggles is to build a web site that is professional looking -- without having a lot technical skills, investing time in lengthy learning curves, or spending a lot of money....more

Experts enjoy a compelling advantage over their competition; they're the first ones thought of when there's a challenge to be addressed. Experts are resources whose advice and expertise are welcomed, trusted, and enthusiastically recommended. When you become an Expert, prospects come to you pre-sold on your competence. This speeds sales and avoids pricing issues based on unfamiliarity and a resulting lack of trust.

Here are seven ways to use technology to promote your professional services on a limited budget: ....more

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